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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 546.37, 754.58 and 476.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 546.37, 754.58 and 476.10 is: 657.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    546.37 : 754.58 = 476.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    546.37/754.58 = 476.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    546.37x = 754.58 × 476.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    546.37x = 359,256.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 359,256.73/546.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 657.54

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